Wedding Speeches
Wedding speeches are one of the best parts of any wedding day, but if you’re the one giving a wedding speech then it can often be nerve-wracking. Whether you’re the bride, groom, best man, maid of honour or father of the bride, we have a whole host of ideas and example wedding speeches ready and waiting to help!
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![Speech by Baker Peeples](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
Father of the Bride Speech Examples
The examples on this website were enormously helpful. Thank you!
![Speech by Frank](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
![Speech by TBJ](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
![“I wanted to share some reasons why nerds and opera singers are a good match” – Maid of Honour Speech by Bethany](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
Maid of Honour Speech Examples
"We first met in chamber choir at Portland State and I remember thinking, not fair! That b*tch gets to sing soprano and I'm stuck in the alto section."
![Speech by Firoz](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
![Speech by Gary L](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
![Speech by Mike](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
![Speech by Andy](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
Groom Speech Examples
I am a sci-fi fantasy fan and as such, despite the original disclaimer, delighted in hiding many references in my speech. How many can you find? There's Brazil, Dr Who, Dune, B5 and lots more tucked in there.
The gift I referred to was a couple of 'Lordships' purchased from Sealand for my son and best man.
![Speech by Mark Teverson](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
Father of the Bride Speech Examples
Reading previous speeches posted here helped me immensely and gave me a great steer on how my speech should be delivered. My only advice to any Father reading out his speech is take your time and don't rush through your reading of the speech, as you want to do your daughter proud. It feels hard to think you can enjoy the speech but if you can the delivery will come out so much better, and when you reflect on the wedding in the coming days you will be very happy with your efforts I'm sure!
![Speech by Lewis](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
Best Man Speech Examples
A speech delivered by joint best men. Utilising a TV screen with accompanying PowerPoint Presentation & a music player. Other props included a ridiculously large pile of paper for each of us at the beginning of the speech, and a genuine ten pound note....
![Speech by Neil](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
Best Man Speech Examples
I actually sat down to a standing ovation and received many handshakes at the night reception from people who had not attended the Afternoon Reception but had heard second hand from friends who had heard the original speech. Unfortunately I still was not addressed by anyone as What you having to drink Neil.
![Speech by Sean](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
![“I couldn’t think of anything perfect enough to describe just how much I love you” – Maid of Honour Speech by Dannii](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
Maid of Honour Speech Examples
"Do you really think Kat would allow the best man to give a speech about Mat and not have one about her?"
![Speech by Duncan](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
![Speech by Craig](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
Best Man Speech Examples
Literally took ages to go anywhere afterwards with everyone wanting to shake my hand and buy me a drink. Went down a storm.
![Speech by Neil](https://cdn0.hitched.co.uk/article/7331/3_2/960/png/61337-speeches_thumb-01-76bd7c4.jpeg)
Best Man Speech Examples
I actually sat down to a standing ovation and received many handshakes at the night reception from people who had not attended the Afternoon Reception but had heard second hand from friends who had heard the original speech. Unfortunately I still was not addressed by anyone as What you having to drink Neil.